The Pentagon is cutting its aircraft carrier presence in the Persian Gulf region from two carriers to one, the Defense Department said Wednesday. (Feb. 6)
US to Cut Carrier Fleet in Persian Gulf to 1
Updated: 12:18:14 AM, Thu 07 February 2013
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